Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam Proposes Penalties for Trading Crypto on Unlicensed Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    The Ministry of Finance has proposed a new decree imposing fines of up to VND 200 million on individuals and firms trading digital assets on unlicensed platforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ECB Calls for Global Regulatory Alignment to Address Stablecoin Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The ECB highlights risks from regulatory arbitrage and calls for global implementation of the G20 crypto-asset roadmap.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippines Report Urges Regulatory Action To Unlock US$60b Tokenisation Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    A new white paper outlines a roadmap for asset tokenisation, calling for tiered frameworks and wallet-native safeguards to drive inclusion.

    Trending

    Korea Targets Prince Group in Largest Ever Sanctions Package

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The measures freeze domestic assets, including crypto, of 147 entities and individuals, mirroring recent US and UK actions against Cambodia-based operations.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Warns of Rising Risks as Tokenised Money Market Funds Surge

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    The BIS says fast-growing tokenised money market funds, now central to DeFi, mirror and may amplify liquidity and compliance risks seen in stablecoins and traditional MMFs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia Launches Blockchain Consortium to Drive National Digital Strategy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    The 19-member consortium led by TEIZA, unites government, financial and tech players to set national standards and accelerate blockchain adoption across key sectors.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea's Upbit Halts Services After USD 31M Crypto Hack

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2025

    The breach occurred a day after a major acquisition deal was announced, prompting an on-site inspection by financial authorities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Working Group Approves Draft Report on Future of Crypto Regulation

    By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2025

    The draft report outlines plans to combat insider trading, allow bank subsidiaries to invest in crypto, and reform Japan's IEO rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Highlights Risks of Reduced Liquidity, Basel III Hurdles for Tokenised Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

    ISDA executive highlights growing liquidity pressures and urges reform of 'punitive' Basel rules for tokenised assets to improve collateral mobility.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia Introduces Bill to License Digital Asset Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

    The new framework will require crypto and tokenised asset platforms to hold an Australian financial services licence to boost protection.

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